Studying for the A+

Discussion in 'A+' started by Professor-Falken, Nov 30, 2005.

  1. Professor-Falken

    Professor-Falken Kilobyte Poster

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    Hi everyone I am studying for A+ Exams using the Mike Meyers book and I am having trouble truly understanding some of the concepts. For instance yesterday after two complete days of study, I finished the chapter on Microprocessors. The problem is I am having trouble understanding some of the more complex ideas. Like Clock speed and mutipliers.

    I read in a post that combinbing hands on practice with theory is one good way to really understand a concept or idea. I bought a Pentium III to practice on because it is recent. But I also have a Pentium. Does anyone have any suggestions should I try practicing some of the things that I am learning if so how?
    Should I get th Mike Meyers Lab Manual. I cant think of how to put into practice some of the things that I am learning.

    Any advice would be appreciated.
    Thanks,

    Professor Falken
     
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  2. Arroryn

    Arroryn we're all dooooooomed Moderator

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    IMO, it's difficult to get 'hands on' practise in learning about multipliers and clock speeds. It could be that they way it is being phrased is difficult for you to absorb; not all writing styles work.

    Try reading about the subject matter from a different context. I've searched for these for you:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clock_speed
    http://www.helpoverclocking.com/english/jumpers.htm
    http://www.cyberiapc.com/overclocking.htm
    http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0,,sid9_gci211799,00.html

    Hope this helps!
     
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  3. Professor-Falken

    Professor-Falken Kilobyte Poster

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    Thanks for the help. Those explanations really helped.
    I plan to pickup the Mike Meyers lab manual today at the library to see what it is like. I hope it helps. I read that theory and practice is what really help in understand concepts.

    Ok, anymore advice would be greatly appreciated
    Professor Falken
     
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  4. binbox

    binbox Nibble Poster

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    Yes practical experience is a good way of understanding concepts and you could build yourself a PIII system for under £50 from ebay, I have a spare chip myself bought for £3. But clock speed and multipliers is not something you can see happening you would have to learn to overclock to grasp the concept (very dangerous for a beginner). Anyway like Arroryn said read other text to get a better understanding it's not something that the A+ centers around perhaps one simple question.
     
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  5. elli5on

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    Practical sessions are really good to learn from i think, i have only just signed up for my A+ and N+ course.... I signed up for a learn from home package whcich set me back, but that includes all practicals, books, tools everything.

    Im looking at about a year to complete both :D

    Also whats this mike myers book everyone keeps babbling on about? I might have to get in touvh with my tutor and get him to send me one out if it is really useful.

    Craig
     
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  6. Boycie
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    Boycie Senior Beer Tester

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    Yeah, some of the concepts take a little longer than others to grasp. Don't panic, take a break and look forward to the topics that will just sink straight in. :thumbleft
     
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  7. Professor-Falken

    Professor-Falken Kilobyte Poster

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    Thanks again everyone for your help
    I am now studying chapter 4 - RAM (Random Access Memory)
    Could anyone give me some websites where I could find answers to questions on different computer related topics?

    For Example:

    What is a clock cycle
    What is dynamic processing
    What is a pipeline

    Thanks again,

    Profressor Falken
     
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  8. Clyde

    Clyde Megabyte Poster

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    you could try searching the same websites you were given earlier...

    I bet you'll find a ton of stuff there..

    also try www.webopedia.com
     
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  9. Jakamoko
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    Jakamoko On the move again ...

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    Hi Prof,

    Without wishing to sound unkind, I think maybe you underestimate the power of Google to answer your own questions. By pasting exactly what you asked above, I brought up exact answers to your questions (with the exception of your 3rd question, where I had to specify the subject by adding "CPU" at the end of the query).

    We love to help each other out here, but sometimes, some Members may get a little impatient when others ask things that Google is there to find, and you might get less response as a result.

    I mean this constructively - I doubt if there is any questions we have not tried to answer, but you can help yourself as well, and ultimately help others too. That's what it's about, after all :)
     
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  10. Professor-Falken

    Professor-Falken Kilobyte Poster

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    Thank again searching is Google is a great help in deed! And dont' worry I wasnt offended by what you said.
    I have another question. I have a copy of the Mike Meyers Lab Manual and right now I am reading the Exam guide and making notes when do you think I should practice the labs. When I finish the entire book or should I practice after reading each chapter.

    Thanks again for your help,
    Professor Falken
     
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